ICU Nurse – Neuro & Trauma
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a ME or compact RN license and strong neuro and trauma skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital setting
• 26-bed ICU including some negative pressure rooms
• Caring for medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho, and interventional patients
• Conditions include ICP monitoring, EVD, spinal precautions, DKA, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, and stroke
• Patient ratio is typically 1:2, with a possible third patient during discharge or transfer
• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may be required to Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac or Medical Stepdown, or to PICU if pediatric experience is present
• Uses Cerner for charting; experience preferred
• Utilizes Alaris and Pyxis equipment
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurse, resource nurse, respiratory therapist, hospitalist, intensivist, and trauma surgery team
• General hospital orientation followed by one shift of unit orientation provided
• Flu vaccination required for assignment; only medical exemptions will be considered
• Holiday coverage varies and requires manager approval for requests
• Professional solid color scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Free parking is available in designated areas

Requirements

• Active ME RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Strong neuro and trauma experience including EVD and ICP monitoring required
• Experience with ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and strong assessment skills required
• Cerner experience preferred
• PALS certification preferred if candidate has PICU experience and may float to the unit
• Applicants must not have worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts